6.9/1018 votes#1 - Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2010
Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.
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7.5/1017 votes#2 - Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2010
The award-winning host is joined by Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; Strictly Come Dancing's Pamela Stephenson; and top comic Lee Mack. Plus James Blunt performs his new single.
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8.1/1045 votes#3 - Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2010
Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.
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8.2/1021 votes#4 - Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, Rihanna
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2010
Graham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about his new movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and about life after Harry; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single Only Girl (In the World).
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7.9/1024 votes#5 - Bette Midler, Stephen Fry, David Haye
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2010
Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.
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7.3/1019 votes#6 - Jack Black, Miranda Hart, John Waters, Justin Bieber
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2010
Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber.
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7.6/1016 votes#7 - Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2010
Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.
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7.5/1023 votes#8 - Cher, Dawn French
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2010
Graham meets Hollywood superstar Cher and actress and comedian Dawn French, while the Script perform their new single, Nothing.
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7.3/1014 votes#9 - Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt Smith
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 12/24/2010
Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.
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5.9/1014 votes#10 - Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 1/7/2011
Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.
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7.8/1022 votes#11 - Matt LeBlanc, Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Donald Sutherland
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2011
Graham is joined by actor Matt Le Blanc - formerly Joey from Friends - who talks about his new series, Episodes; retail guru Mary Portas; and Hollywood great Donald Sutherland, who chats about his movie career and new film The Mechanic.
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6.7/1024 votes#12 - Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2011
Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.
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6.8/1017 votes#13 - Kate Hudson, Russell Kane, Tinie Tempah
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2011
Graham is joined on the sofa by Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who talks about pregnancy, engagement rumours and her new film A Little Bit of Heaven; award-winning comedian Russell Kane; and multi-Brits-nominated Tinie Tempah, who chats and performs Wonderman.
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6.6/1019 votes#14 - Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2011
Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.
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7.2/1017 votes#15 - Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2011
Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, and Sugarland stops by and hangs with Graham.
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7.4/1019 votes#16 - Ashton Kutcher, Heston Blumenthal, Greg Davies, Hurts
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 2/18/2011
The hilarious Ashton Kutcher and Greg Davies from ‘The Inbetweeners’ fame are in the studio.
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6.0/1017 votes#17 - Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/2011
‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.
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6.9/1015 votes#18 - Stanley Tucci, Miriam Margolyes, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Mars
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 3/4/2011
Graham is joined by veteran actor Stanley Tucci (“Jack the Giant Killer,” ”Captain America: The First Avenger”), actress Miriam Margolyes (“Merlin,” ”Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″), comedian Jimmy Carr and musical guest Bruno Mars.
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8.1/1025 votes#19 - Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Stephen Merchant, Jo Brand, Blue
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 3/11/2011
Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson (“Unknown,” ”Taken”) shares the couch with Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover 2,” ”Wedding Crashers”), comedian Jo Brand and ”The Office” co-creator Stephen Merchant, along with musical guest Blue.
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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 8
Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 8!
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share...
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Charlotte Church, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Howard" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 8. It scored 6.9/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Lord Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt".